Pep Guardiola reportedly told three Brighton players that Roberto De Zerbi would be the next Man City manager.
The Spanish manager has everything there is to win at Manchester City and according to reports, is set to leave the Etihad for good once his contract expires in two years.
There has been a lot of speculation about his potential successor with Spaniards Xabi Alonso and Mikel Arteta linked with the job.
But according to reports from The Telegraph, Guardiola told three Brighton players that De Zerbi would be the next manager.
He said “That’s the next Man City manager,” and ushered towards their boss.
🚨 Pep Guardiola told three Brighton players after Man City’s fixture at the Amex last season:
“That’s the next Man City manager,” and nodded in the direction of Roberto De Zerbi.
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